labDV newsletter
Contents:
- DVDx: new release 2.7 (GUI and DLLs)
- DVDx: new DVDx web site design and structure
- Software: RipIt4Me a nice complement to DVDx
- Software: InterVideo to introduce DVD Copy 5 Express
- World news: CES Las Vegas in early January
- Hardware: DIRECTV & Intel Bring Connectivity to TV and PC
- Software update: Nero release 7.7.5.1 Vista Ready
- Friends top ten: sites who link to labDV.com
- Software at labDV.com: January updates
- VIP Pass: new 2007 pricing
January 25th, 2007
1. DVDx: new release 2.7 (GUI and DLLs)
Following on the success of DVDx 2.6 release, we're proud to announce the availability of DVDx 2.7 release, uploaded on labDV server and DVDx web site (soon on Source Forge server, but Starbuck needs to reconfigure its SF upload access).
What's new in 2.7
Third-party DLLs:
- nLame.dll 3.97 Final (Intel 9.1 compile)
- libmmd.dll 9.1 (Intel 9.1 compile
GUI enhancements:
- Changed Open DVD root menu behavior, now display a Windows XP new style file explorer dialog, initialized with last directory used by DVDx. Thus it's no longer annoying to change DVD drive for multiple drive computers or multiple DVDs ripped on hard drive.
- Now display MPEG (VOB) file name without path in the MPEG2 file scanning progress window (required for long path current for DVDs ripped on hard drive).
Download:
- DVDx standard version "ripper free" (and source code) available from DVDx download archives.
- DVDx Ultra Edition (or 2.7 binaries) available from DVDx download page for VIP members only.
2. DVDx: new DVDx web site design and structure
Jim has revamped the DVDx web site to expose more clearly DVDx software:
lot of screenshots- user support explained and new guides
- developer area
- download archives
The developer area still need to be completed, first will be an help to setup a compilation platform (Visual Studio 2005, DirectX SDK, Windows Platform SDK Windows Media SDK etc.). So it will help to reinforce the developer work and will be great benefit for users.
Download links, including Ultra Edition (which requires a labDV VIP Pass to log in MyDVDx) are now all available from synthetic pages, see http://www.labdv.com./dvdx/download.php
3. Software: RipIt4Me a nice complement to DVDx
RipIt4Me is a freeware utility that helps you backup your copy protected DVDs.
Recently released DVDs are now very often equipped with stronger copy protections - such as ARccOS™ and RipGuard DVD. Programs like DVDx, DVD Shrink or DVD Decrypter cannot handle these types of discs.
With the help of RipIt4Me, ripping these DVDs will be a very easy task. The program is fully automated and the wizard will guide you through all the necessary steps involved. If you prefer, there is also a true "1-Click" mode that will perform all the involved steps automatically for you.
RipIt4Me offers a wizard mode and a 1-click mode so is very easy to use. It's also a front end for DVD Decrypter and FixVTS which you'll have to install as well.
Please refer to the official RipIt4Me Guide and FAQ for more information on how to use this program.
Download RipItForMe, FixVTS, DVD Shrink, DVD Decrypter and DVDx from labDV server.
4.Software: InterVideo to introduce DVD Copy 5 Express
InterVideo DVD Copy 5 is fast DVD-copying and file-conversion software. In just three steps, easily copy videos to most popular formats and now directly to your PSP™or iPod®. With unique CopyLater™ technology, DVD Copy saves you time and ensures high-quality output like no other copying software.
DVD copying
- 1:1 disc copies; Dual-layer disc support
- Fit to disc - Compress 8.5GB to 4.7GB
- File to DVD; Multiple DVDs to one compilation disc
- Selectable content - Choose the entire disc, main feature or specific scene
- Selectable language audio tracks, and subtitles
- Auto DVD menu creation; Video trimming
- Internet download & copy straight to disc
- Dolby Digital® support
- DVD+/-VR support for DVD recorder discs
Video file conversion
- DivX® Media format - with interactive menus and selectable languages.
- Broad format support - DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, CD-R/RW and DVD-RAM.
- Mobile phone videos - to go on LG, Samsung, Motorola, and Nokia 3G handsets using 3GPP/3GPP2 format!
- HDV Camcorder Support
- Sony HDR-HC1, HDR-HC3, and HDR-FX1
- Convert HD video files to WMV-HD format
- Customizable profile for flexible bit-rate settings
Direct to iPod® and PSP™
- TV shows to Go - Copy video from your DVD-recorder discs directly to your iPod or PSP.
- Convert to H.264 MPEG-4/AVC - high quality, small file size format for up to 130% more video on your iPod or PSP.
- Maximum file size - Save space by setting the file size and DVD Copy will automatically calculate the best audio & video bit-rate settings.
- Output Options - Copy any movie as a single video file or split it into individual files by chapter.
CopyLater™ 
Work smart! Save time by letting your PC work while you're away. Now you can schedule CopyLater to batch convert videos while you're at work or asleep, ensuring high-quality video output and freeing up your PC for when you need it.
Intelligent Folder Monitoring
CopyLater can also regularly check your video-download and recorded TV-program folders for new files and automatically convert them, so you're always up to date and the latest TV show or movie is always ready to enjoy!
5. World news: CES Las Vegas in early January
CES Las Vegas started today January 8th, it's the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. 2007 International CES was defined by new Convergence of Broadband, Content and Consumer Electronics.
The first exciting conferences were:
- Hollywood and the Digital Consumer: How Technology, Content and Services Establish the Next Level of Consumer Entertainment Experience
- Contextual Media and Advertising: Transforming and Redefining the Relationship Between the Consumer, Advertising and Media Platforms
- Television 2.0: As Cable, Telco, Satellite, OnDemand and Broadband Redefine the Future of Entertainment and Communications
- User Generated Media: An Internet, Communications and Advertising Transformation
Microsoft unveiled wave of new products and services at CES : Windows Vista new features revealed as countdown to launch began. Xbox 360 and Microsoft TV together expanding the world of games and entertainment. Connecting digital devices and experiences at home and on the road.
Nero was presenting a bunch of breakthrough technologies at CES in Las Vegas: unique technology to protect data on optical storage media ; Nero Digital AVC High Profile Certification Program for consumer electronics manufacturers ; Nero and Marvell demonstrated next generation mobile multimedia solutions ; Sigma Designs is first partner to receive Nero Digital AVC High Profile Certification ; new Zoran Vaddis 966 processor is Nero Digital Standard Certified.
The interesting CNET's Best of CES Winners:
- Home video: LG BH100. LG introduced the first player capable of playing both Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs. LG demonstrated how you can seamlessly switch between HD-DVD and Blu-ray, changing discs, skipping chapters, and watching true HD (1080p) movies in either format without a hitch. The LG BH100 is ready to roll: the $1,200 player will be in stores in February 2007.
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Cameras and camcorders: Sony HDR-HC7.
HD is more than just high resolution and huge TV screens--it's also better color. In this case, XvYCC color, a space that's able to encode a larger variety of colors that predecessors such as sRGB or YCC. Sony is first out of the gate to support XvYCC with its 2007 prosumer models, the HDR-HC5/7 and HDR-UX5/7, hard drive and DVD-based AVCHD models, respectively. The HDR-HC7 will ship in February for about $1,400. - TVs: Samsung FP-T5894W. Samsung's wireless TV, the first of its kind, comes with a separate base station that accepts connections from AV gear and wirelessly transmits to the 58-inch plasma panel via 802.11n at a range of up to 300 feet.
- Emerging tech: Powercast. Powercast uses the energy from a transmitted RF signal to power small, battery-operated devices--cell phones, wireless PC peripherals, and hearing aids may never go dead again. The transmitter can be placed in anything that plugs into the wall (lamp, alarm clock, and so on) and can send a low, continuous signal to small gadgets that contain an embedded receiver. Charging batteries may never be necessary again.
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Car tech: Dash Navigation Dash Express - Cell phones, smart phones, PDAs: Verizon Wireless V Cast TV
- Computers and hardware: Microsoft Windows Vista
- Gaming: Alienware Area 51 m9750
- Home audio: Philips HTS8100 SoundBar
- MP3 and portable audio: SanDisk Sansa Connect
6. Hardware: DIRECTV & Intel Bring Connectivity to TV and PC
DIRECTV, Inc., the US ’s leading satellite television service provider, announces that the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR has been verified with Intel® Viiv™ technology. With this certification, DIRECTV becomes largest supplier of Viiv-verified digital media adapters (DMAs).
DIRECTV customers who have a DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR can now access and enjoy their pictures and music on their TVs directly from Intel Viiv technology-based PCs. The DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR is the world’s first digital set-top box with integrated DMA functionality verified to work with Intel Viiv technology.
Photos and music are just the beginning. Later this year, DIRECTV plans to enhance the photo and music experience, as well as provide the ability to stream video from Intel Viiv technology-based PCs via DIRECTV Plus HD DVRs.
7. Software update: Nero release 7.7.5.1 Vista Ready
New Highlights in the ENHANCED edition
- Windows Vista™ Ready – enjoy Nero’s software applications with improved graphics and the streamlined features made possible with the Microsoft Vista operating system
- Nero Mobile – Transforms your mobile phone into a mobile media center †
- Capture and edit HD Video
- Watch and record live TV
- Copy to disk with just one click using the new Nero DiscCopy Gadget
- Nero BackItUp now works with Windows Vista™ to manage your files within your search folder
- Customize your Nero Home interface to work with your favorite internet radio, web tv and imagecast services
- Enhanced templates for video and slideshow projects plus music timing features help give your multimedia creations new depth and professionalism
8. Friends top ten: sites who link to labDV.com
This rubric is to thanks labDV friends who link their web sites to labDV.com:
- Doom9.org
Lonely Cat Games- SoftPedia
- お得ＷＥＢ
- DVD Dezone
- DVDxのインストール
- bbMPEG's Home Page
- Digital Digest
- Ken (Katch Kakonacl - 動画狂メニュー )
- PCGenki DVDkopi
Major search engine aren't part of this list (Google, Yahoo!, MSN, Excite and Web Crawler).
9. Software at labDV.com
Now there are 234 software available from labDV.com, most of them are freeware.
New software added in January
In Audio (compression and editing), AC3 ACM codec is a good complement to DVDx to make DivX / AVI movie files with Dolby Digital (AC3) audio track.
In DVD copying, we uploaded fresh versions of brand old DVD2AVI and its cousin DGMPGDec. RipIt4Me is also a good ripper to complete DVDx job for new DVD protection schemes. And the brand new DVDx 2.7 release.
Latest software updates
- Audio (compression and editing)
- AC-3 ACM Codec 1.31
- DVD copying
- DVDx 2.7
- DVDx "ripper free" 2.7
- DVDx binaries 2.7
- DVD2AVI (Rebirth) 1.9rc5
- RipIt4Me 1.6.3.0
- DGMPGDec 1.4.8
- DVD43 3.9.0
10. VIP Pass: new 2007 pricing
Year 2006 was likely the most inflationist year for a long time, particularly in Europe where stand most of our costs. So we've proceeded to a pricing adjustment in early January 2007, keeping this rise the lowest we could.
With a VIP Pass, you'll access the whole labDV library, a lot of Digital Video articles and how-to's as well as a huge Digital Video software database, most of them are free. And you will navigate DVDx web site as MyDVDx and all its features.
The 1-Year VIP Pass is only US$ 39.90 (€29.90) and joining us is a strong support for all our efforts such as our ambitious new 2007-2008 roadmap for DVDx!
And you can also currently join us for US$19.90 (€14.90) for a 3-months VIP Pass.
From time to time , we're sustaining our continuous efforts to develop DVDx software so the 1-Year Pass is likely the best deal for now.
